Dr. Ivan M. Turpin is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been in private practice for over 25 years.

Dr. Turpin grew up in Utah, with an early interest in science which motivated him to seek a career in medicine. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in molecular and genetic biology, he continued at the University, earning his M.D. in 1971. He completed his internship in straight surgery which was interrupted for two years when he served as Medical Officer for the Pacific Fleet in the waters off Vietnam and Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. After returning from the service, he completed his residency at UCLA/Harbor General Hospital in 1978. Following an additional two-year residency in plastic surgery at University of California, Irvine, which he completed in 1980, he spent a year in an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship with Dr. Bruce F. Connell in Santa Ana.

As part of Dr. Turpin’s career in medicine, he has had the pleasure of participating in the University of California, Irvine, Division of Plastic Surgery Residency Program as a Clinical Professor of Surgery and training young residents, primarily in the area of cosmetic surgery. He has served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, as well as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. He is past President of the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Turpin is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons, among many other professional organizations.

Providing cosmetic surgery for total body enhancement, Dr. Turpin offers all types of breast surgery, abdominoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, laser resurfacing, and body sculpturing. When Dr. Turpin performs surgery, either cosmetic or reconstructive, he tampers with a delicate anatomic balance and deals with subtle psychological complexities. Years of experience have helped him meet this challenge. For surgery to be successful, it is critical that he be sensitive to the powerful emotional forces that altering a facial feature or restructuring a body contour unleash. He has learned to both elicit and intuit patient expectations, carefully weighing psychological and physical factors before selecting the appropriate procedure. As a result, individualization of care remains his treatment priority.

Dr. Turpin’s surgical procedures are performed in our state-of-the-art surgical center, which is Medicare Certified. The center provides cost effectiveness for the patient while allowing total discretion and comfort. He also has staff appointments at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange and Children’s Hospital of Orange, where he performs many surgical procedures.

Reviews

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Mary
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9/19/2017

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I had a breast reduction and lift and couldn't be happier. I interviewed a couple doctors but dr Turpin was the best by far. He was referred by my doctor , had great reviews, his staff was friendly and they got my paper work and insurance stuff done quickly and easily, and he had the best bedside manner than all the other docs I meet. Day of surgery he checked on me before and after surgery. Then post surgery his nurses especially Kathy were just the best! I could call with any questions and they were so supportive. I love how my breast look and best of all how I feel. No more neck and back pain. I'm 8 weeks post surgery still have so breast pain but it's normal is what I hear. I referred a friend that wanted the same thing and she's going to dr Turpin too.